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Thank you for sharing this. I know that in South East Asia Buddhist monasteries rely on dana almost 100% and I understand that lays followers there believe that giving dana to monks brings a lot of merits to them. I wonder what's the situation in Japan where Buddhism has a different flavor?

I've seem and contributed to monks standing takuhatsu many times throughout Japan. It is an inspiring ritual. However, watching the video I'm reminded of a flock of geese flying in formation; everyone honking to give encouragement to the leader. Also, I enjoyed seeing the "I ♥ Obama" banner (6:11); sort of lends to the authenticity of modern Japan

A wonderful practise, thank you for sharing this teaching Taigu.
Gassho, Shawn H

ps. I would like my ashes thrown into a compost heap.

Gassho, Shawn Jakudo Hinton
It all begins when we say, “I”. Everything that follows is illusion.
"Even to speak the word Buddha is dragging in the mud soaking wet; Even to say the word Zen is a total embarrassment."
寂道